Sharp VHS players use the latest technology to produce the best video and audio playback possible from video cassette tapes. Sharp VHS players automatically adjust tracking when playing video cassette tapes to the playback is always clear. When your Sharp VHS player acts up and needs repairs, find the replacement parts you need to fix the problem at Sears PartsDirect.
Replacing the control panel assembly on your Sharp VHS player
Unplug the VHS player's power cord from the electrical wall outlet to disconnect electrical power.
Remove the cabinet cover mounting screws then pull the cabinet cover off the VHS player.
Unplug the control panel ribbon cable from the control panel.
Remove the control panel mounting screws and pull the control panel off the front cover of the VHS player.
Install the new control panel in the front cover and secure it with the mounting screws. Plug in the control panel ribbon cable to the new control panel.
Reinstall the VHS player cabinet cover and secure it with the mounting screws.
Plug the VHS player's power cord back into the electrical wall outlet to restore power.
How to repair a video cassette tape used in your Sharp VHS player
Remove all adhesive labels from the spine of the video cassette tape or cut the label along the seam cassette case so you can separate the halves of the cassette case.
Remove the screws from the back of the cassette tape. Typically there are screws in each corner and a screw in the middle.
Lay the video cassette tape on a padded surface with the top of the tape facing up. Open the front cover and carefully pull the top off of the tape.
Route the broken tape ends through the rollers. Release the reel catch and pull some tape out on both ends then let go of the release to lock the reels.
Cut off any damaged tape. Overlay the ends of the broken video tape and cut across the overlay at a 30-degree angle. Tape the back sides of the video tape ends together using adhesive tape. Trim adhesive tape overlay from the video tape.
Rewind the video tape back in the cassette case. Reinstall the cassette case cover and reinstall the screws.
Insert the video cassette tape in the VHS player and check to see if the tape plays properly.
